Historic Deal Approved to Relocate Coal Piles in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, WI — In a monumental move hailed by local leaders as "Green Bay’s Louisiana Purchase," the Brown County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement to relocate century-old coal piles from the city’s riverfront. This unanimous decision, which concludes years of advocacy from community leaders and residents, aims to enhance the area’s aesthetics and promote redevelopment.
State Rep. Dave Steffen emphasized the significance of this milestone, noting that it fulfills a long-held aspiration of city officials dating back 75 years. "We are witnessing history," he declared at the Thursday meeting.
The deal, established between C. Reiss Co. and the county, involves leasing a 16-acre parcel at a former power plant site for relocating the coal. C. Reiss has operated the coal storage facility since 1900 and plans to move the coal to the Fox River Terminal. Brown County is under a deadline to finalize the lease by mid-September to secure a $15 million federal grant.
While the relocation may take several years, Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich expressed optimism, citing a city commitment of up to $2.2 million to support the effort. “Our priority is making this redevelopment project possible,” he stated, reinforcing the collective resolve to improve the community.
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